Susceptibility of Western Conifers to Laminated Root Rot

Organization
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
2 Billion Trees (2BT)
Project
Pacific Forestry Centre
Resource Type
Fact sheet
Author(s)
E.E. Nelson
R. Sturrock
Original Authors
E.E. Nelson
R. Sturrock
Resource Date:
1994
Page Length
2

Laminated root rot caused by the fungus Phellinus weirii is one of the most important root diseases of conifers in western North America. This short note discusses the susceptibility of western conifers to laminated root rot.